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Convention Bag Reveal: Behind the Scenes

We’ve been teasing you with hints about this year’s convention bag . . . and finally, the day has arrived!

To start off, I want to show you what goes on before we hand you your bag at an event.

It starts by taking an inventory of what types of bags we’ve had in the recent past: leadership bags, convention bags, Founder’s Circle bags, Grand Vacation bags—all of them. Then we take a look at what’s trending, what we think you’ll like, what we think you’ll use, and what we think will be most useful.

Soon we have a pile that looks something like this.

Which bag do you think we chose?

Let me tell you a little bit about the bag we chose and why it was chosen. First off, I wanted the bag to be useful to you. I wanted you to carry it on a regular basis. PLUS, I wanted it to be different from any bag we’ve done before.

I believe we met all of those goals.

Here’s what I’ll tell you about this year’s bag.

It’s not big. It won’t hold all of your Make & Take supplies. It won’t even hold your catalog.

It WILL hold your e-tablet. Not only that—it will protect it and keep it safe.

It’s a FANTASTIC color. (Red . . . Real Red.)

It has great pockets for your phone, your lanyard, your business cards—perhaps even a swap or two.

Let me give you some advice: bring something else to put all of your swaps in, because this bag is what we farm girls might call “small and handy.” We would not call it “large and holds lots of stuff.”

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Carolyn Rice

Ellen Barner

I wish I had seen this earlier - Was it posted to the demonstrator website? I'm so excited to get this bag on Wednesday!! :)

Marti Crapo

Aug 02

Awesome Bag!! Love the colors and style

Leslie Scudiere

Aug 02

Love the color and design. A little disappointed in the size, but love it anyway!

Beth Waldeck

Aug 02

Nice work went into the bag, but it would serve no purpose for me at all. I have a bag specifically for my tablet that holds all the necessary travel accessories and can be locked. This makes a nice little purse if you're into that sort of thing, but I'd rather have a large bag to hold everything during a convention. A place to put giveaways, swap items, a water bottle, etc. I'm not sure any man would really be comfortable carrying this either. I'm sure most demos are women, but there are some men and I doubt they'd want to carry a purse. Just my two cents.

Carolyn Libby

Aug 02

Love it, I have a handbag simular to this bag and love it. It is easy to carry and easy access. Thank you, this is my first convention so am real excited to have the honor in the participation in all the fun

Linda Welter

Aug 02

Love the colors ya'll have chosen....it looks to be a very "everyday" useable bag.

Leslie Lami

Aug 02

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Leslie Lami

Aug 02

I love the color. It will catch your eye. Nice way to carry the my apple.

Gay Ferland

Aug 02

I personally think one of the perks to going to convention is the NEW bag! I attended 10 conventions and 3 bags were the worst...cream colored one, Kansas one on wheels, and a black one which was so heavy to carry. SU! You created a "Vera Bradley" bag this year, only better!!! I love SU! You rock!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Linda Welter

Aug 02

Love the colors you all have chosen; a very "everyday

Gina

Aug 02

Can't wait to be at convention.....cool bag. I have been a demonstrator since 1992......can we please have a purple bag, soon!

Gerri Daniels

Aug 02

This bag looks awesome. This will be my very first convention and this bag, count me blessed!

Wendie

Aug 02

Instead of "what are the two colors"? I should have asked "what are the Stampin' Up! names of these colors - hard to tell on the computer screen. New In Colors maybe?!!

Lisle S. Stilwell

Aug 02

I love the thought and planning that went into this bag!

Ree Nathan

Aug 02

It's a fabulous bag and I loooooove it! Thank you for the insights and design planning! Quite a process that we should all appreciate! Thank you! See you in July!!

Wendie Waldman

Aug 02

I love this bag - what are the two colors?

Priscilla

Aug 02

A read a few negative comments...so if you don't like your bag I would gladly take it off your hands.

KERRY HANSING

Aug 02

LOVE THE INSIDE SCOOP! RED IS MY FAVORITE FASHION COLOR AND NOW I KNOW WHAT TO WEAR TO CONVENTION TO COORDINATE WITH MY BAG! Yes, my message was in all caps and I was shouting with excitment. Join us ladies for a fun few days with people who love what we do, share ideas, and create together..

Janet Fairchild

Aug 02

Love it. Not knowing anything about this I had just ordered a red cover for my tablet . It will look great

Beverlee Morales

Aug 02

I love it! Red is my favorite color too, really, real red!!! Thank you so much, I'm already having fun and I'm not even at convention yet!!!!

Twila Davis

Aug 02

Love this bag! Can't wait to get mine.

Zoe Farmer

Aug 02

Love it, just the right size. I have major back problems and the big bags just kill my shoulders. I'v found the bigger the bag the heavier they get. The pen with the stylus it the cherry on top!!

Rosemary Paul

Aug 02

I think it is quite pretty. Real Red is my second favorite red, the first being Cherry Cobbler. I really, really thought, so much so that I bet a friend a free stamp set, that this year's color would be either Calypso Coral or Crisp Cantaloupe. Oh well, I lost the bet!

Brenda Pearson

Aug 02

thank you for a different bag. Red will be perfect for fall. Driving to SLC from eastern NE in July love the down time to prepare for convention. Bringin my daughter for special time together. See you in July.

Susan

Aug 02

sad feeling today, as it's not my year (financially!) to attend convention; a huge highlight of convention is theee bag; thanks for a peek of what's to come for convention 2014!

Diaana Keith

Aug 02

Perfect! Smaller bag..less shoulder pain! And I just got a tablet!!!

Diane Brubaker

Aug 02

Love this color and bag. Always amazed at what you folks come up with.

Bambi Weinberg-Tuttle

Aug 02

Good choice Angie and all!!!! All 8000 of us will be able to be spotted for sure in SLC with our Real Red bags....I love color and this really is the brightest bag I have in my convention collection!! I hope to inspire, create and share with anyone who asks...

Connie Smith

Aug 02

wish I could come.. been a demo 11 yrs.. never gone yet.. maybe someday.

Kathie Dakhil

Aug 02

Love seeing the process! Very thoughtful! Love the bag and color.

Maria D

Aug 02

Gosh, you go through a lot to get a great bag made just for us! Can't wait to get mine - Love It!!

Tiffany Pline

Aug 02

LOVE LOVE LOVE this bag! can

karen beavers

Aug 02

I would love to come to convention but because of my work I cannot. I think demonstrators should be able to order in the Momento Mall after convention.

tanisha larsen

Aug 02

i can't wait. coming with my best friend and the one who signed me up . so excited.

Betty J Squires

Aug 02

I would use it as a hand bag.

LB

Aug 02

Glad so many people like it. I don't. WAY to small for anything I carry. Don't know what I'll use it for :(

Joan Clauer

Aug 02

Thank you for telling us how production for an item takes many hours of time and listening as to what would be best for your demonstrators. I am a customer and thanks for making my demonstrator HAPPY!

Dorine Harris

Aug 02

OOOOOO, I love it.

Donna Clark

Aug 02

www.createbyhand.stampinup.net. going to convention First time..really glad to go.

AnnMarie Lonas

Aug 02

Love the idea but would prefer another color because I'm really not a 'red' person.

Brenda Myers

Aug 02

Ok, is it red?? On my screen most of the pictures look Melon Mambo-ish.

Anne Brown

Aug 02

Woo hoo...love this bag...and so glad I am getting one!! :-)

Maureen Gold

Aug 02

Love the bag. It's perfect! Can't wait to get mine!!!

Linda Sartor

Aug 02

Love it I love red good size

Sandra Warford

Aug 02

I think it is SUper!!!!!

Linda Haupt

Aug 02

I don't have a tablet-------But now I may have to get one!!!!! I love the color,the pockets and the pen stylus! that will work great on my square. Is convention tomorrow?????

Carolyn Watrous

Aug 02

Appears to be nicely designed. I could not tell if there is a padded shoulder strap. The pen is really a nice touch! Thank you for all the times and effort put into the design and production of these wonderful event bags.

Rhonda Murray

Tammie Rundle

Stacey Lane

Aug 02

This is beautiful! I can't wait to get my hands on it! I love the color!

sherrill graff

Aug 02

I love the bag, but most of all I love the care that went into making it perfect for us. I have attended most conventions for the last 23 years and the bag is something I realy look forward to. I also love thoes pop up trash cans to use at our events and my hostesses/customers have been begging for more. hint hint Thanks again for ALL you do! I love convention!!!

Lois Crandell

Aug 02

Darn! I want that bag. Can't go to convention again this year. It's my 15 year anniversary with SU and had intended to go, but found out a couple weeks ago my mom has cancer. She is 93! Will spend my time with her instead!

Deborah Babcock

Aug 02

adorable bag love it!!!

Tricia Guy

Aug 02

Looks like a very cool, USEFUL bag. :-)

Ann

Aug 02

Soooooooooooo I'd be happy to test drive this gorgeous Convention bag for you to give you feedback on durability etc prior to your Convention ;) fingers crossed it makes it Down Under! Thanks for sharing the process with it - love these sort of blog posts as I like to know the thinking process.

Linda

Aug 02

Want a new bag for your tablet? This is what we will be getting at convention this year. IF you are thinking of joining, I would love to have you on my team.

Maureen Paynter

Aug 02

Love it

Anna Mathieson

Aug 02

Love this bag! And really really hoping we get it at South Pacific Convention! Red is my favourite colour :)

Mandy schneider

Aug 02

Super cute! Now I'm sure your just waiting for all the complaints :(

Kay Kalthoff

Aug 02

WOW! Wow! Wow!!! Love, love, love!!!

Bev Gerard

Aug 02

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeps!!! Did you hear me squealing all the way from Texas?! I LUV it already!

Michele Pelky

Aug 02

Love it.....CAN NOT WAIT!

Sylvia

Aug 02

RED is my favorite color! Can't wait for Convention!

Cathie Laurain

Aug 02

OOOO My if I was excited I am REALLY excited now red WOW my favorite color now I guess I will have to buy me a tablet before I come I JUST AM SOOOO GEEKED for this years convention

Debra Burgin

Aug 02

What a great post and a treat to see what's ahead! I was excited yesterday when I registered, but now I'm positively wild! Love the bag and appreciate all that goes into the design.

Karen Leavitt

Aug 02

Glad it is my fav. color.

Michelle Suit

Aug 02

AWESOME!! I LOVE IT! :-) Can't wait to see it in person!

Susan LaCroix

Aug 02

Love, love, love it! Can't wait to get it!

BRIAN KING

Aug 02

WOO HOO! What a wonderful sneak peek, and what a great bag!

Stefanie McKenitt

Aug 02

I like it especially to fit my mini iPad . Nice change. Like the color and quilting. Will use it as my purse and then bring another bag for caddy and swaps. Love the red. Thank you SU

LeeAnn Greff

Aug 02

Fabulous choice Angie. Love it!

Charlene Becker

Aug 02

So cute and trendy! Love it!!!

Yvonne

Aug 02

Woo Hoo! LOVE IT! Can't wait til it's in my hands!!! Thank you!!!

Kimberley Morris

Aug 02

Wow...long process, thanks for the behind the scenes story. Looks like a useful bag--but personally, I won't be using it because it's red. I would have preferred the original gray, with the blue inside. Would be nice to get to pick from at least 2 color options with our Convention registrations.

Lyssa Zwolanek

Aug 02

AHHHHH I love it!!! and it's RED!!! Hooray!!! Thank you so much for all your work. We are so excited! I am telling everyone I know they have simply GOT to go to Convention. There's nothing else like it in the world.